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Such a combination is generally called a "HOTAS", short for "Hands On Throttle And Stick". This is meant to indicate that the pilot typically does not have to remove their hands from their controls to operate other functions in the aircraft.
One of the most popular HOTAS are Saitek's "x52". It is relatively cheap, and comes in two versions - the main difference between them being the quality of the components. I used the cheaper, non-"pro", version until I upgraded to my next suggestion:
Thrustmaster HOTAS Warthog. This is a metal, HALL-sensor, HOTAS that is a faithful replica of the real A-10C controls, including not only stick and throttle but also the LASTE and engine panel. This costs a lot more, but if you are passionate about simulation there is, in my opinion, nothing better. Very solid equipment - literally; deflecting my stick and letting it go is enough to send my desk rocking. Do note though that we are making a very big jump in price here - you are looking at around 400 to 500 Euro. Saitek X52 standard is around 100 Euro. X52 Pro is between 150 and 200 Euro.
At this point, I would say that the Saitek X-45 or the Saitek X-52 are really your best bet, the TM T-Flight HOTAS-X is a bad choice because you are essentially just getting a normal joystick with a larger throttle handle but none of the extra switches and buttons that actually make a HOTAS useful in DCS.
If you like to light your cigars with hundred dollar bills, get a TM Warthog, if money is tighter, you cannot go wrong with a Saitek X-52.
On a side note, google "Freetrack" and save a bundle on IR head tracking.
Only go for a proper HOTAS style equipment if there's a good number of buttons/hats on it. Otherwise, its just a complete waste of tablespace. I own an X-52, and I feel like there aren't enough hats for DCS A-10C.
I'm looking at a picture of the T-Flight right now, and I have to say you're going to have a hard time mapping out the controls for that. You need at least 2 or 3 hats for a DCS level aircraft.
but am looking more at flying the SU-25T since am more intrested in a aircraft i can playwith atm and from when i played with my ps3 controller it was simple enough to fly. and am not overly intrested in flying the a-10 because my intrest is in russian and british aircraft mainly and i do like ww2 german and japanese aswell as ww2 britian and russian.
so if am just sticking to the SU-25T currently in DCS terms would a hotas x work for that? if i make up what am missing with keybinds on my keybored.
Plus, I'll second startrekmike's suggestion to look into head tracking if you're serious about flight simulation. Personally, I have TrackIR 5, and it has significantly changed the flight simming expeience. And it works elsewhere too, so if you're into racing/driving games, you can use it there too. Even the Arma series supports TrackIR. I hear there are cheaper/free alternatives to TrackIR, so you may want to do a little research first.
Yup, that should work very well.
Indeed, if you take a look at this: http://media.aerosociety.com/aerospace-insight/files/2011/02/A-10C-DTS.jpg
...you'll see that that is what the "real guys" use when using the military version to study. :)
thank you you answered my question with quite a cool image and if they can use it to fly the a-10 i might eventually aswell.
start small and work up is my way of looking at things.
Have you used the mode dial or pinkie switch? Between the two, you should essentially have six HAT switches, which is a lot for any joystick.
If you want even more, assign another button somewhere as another "modifier". And at this point, remember that two modifiers together means a third. The mind boggles in the end. :P
Since those Flaming Cliffs type modules are a lot less detailed in terms of avionics, then the HOTAS X should work. Just make sure you assign a key to act as a shift key for twice the amount of buttons.
Thing is built like a tank. Stick has an F-16 style button layout. Plenty of hats on the throttle.
Perhaps the only con is the light spring on the stick, needs some time to adjust if you are used to heavier springs. However, it can be modded relatively easy.
What I'm really holding out for is a HOTAS that will potentially come after the F/A-18C module is released. If that plane is a real hit (it's hard to imagine it not being so) then it seems reasonable to predict that in a similar fashion to Thrustmaster making a stick for the Warthog, one of the big players in the joystick business would make an F18 one.
As far as I know there wouldn't be a whole lot of difference with the Warthog but maybe there'll be some more innovations in joystick design by that time.
Download and install the latest firmware for it. It will fix that hysteresis problem.
I also have G940 and I am on way to make an operation of throttle segmet. I will change potenciometers by more precise hall sensors.